A non-profit, non-governmental organisation registered in Seychelles, NPTS works to conserve the biodiversity of these unique islands. Our conservation projects are based on informed scientific research which aims to protect species by protecting their habitats.

Successful projects include the establishment of the Roche Caiman Bird Sanctuary on Mahé; Seychelles Terrapin Research Project; Giant Tortoise Conservation Project and the Seychelles Red Data Book 1997.

NPTS is a member of IUCN, The World Conservation Union and members have been represented on the IUCN Species Survival Commission in the Re-introduction Specialist Group, Madagascar & Mascarene Reptile & Amphibian Specialist Group, Tortoise & Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, Heron Specialist Group and the Southern African Invertebrates Specialist Group.

NPTS is involved in numerous research projects and field studies as well as action programmes.  Our conservation work focusses on ecosystems (especially the Silhouette island key biodiversity area) and flagship species, including giant tortoises and the Seychelles sheath-tailed bat.